Alfta, Sweden

Full City Profile

2,418 Population 1,431/sq mi density

308 ft Elevation 94 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Alfta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	38.9°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	308 ft (94 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	1,431/sq mi
Coordinates	61.3468°N, 16.0750°E
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 6.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.2 on May 13, 2005.

Apr 11, 1993	2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden	M3.7	139 km
Dec 15, 1991	9 km SE of Njurundabommen, Sweden	M3.4	122 km
May 13, 2005	8 km SE of Söråker, Sweden	M3.2	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.1 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
June	56°F (14°C)	2.4 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
September	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
October	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	2.0 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.5 in

Alfta has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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